Best Ramsey County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 50 private preschools serving 8,871 students in Ramsey County, MN.
The average tuition cost is $9,047, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average tuition cost of $8,949.
49% of private preschools in Ramsey County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 50
  • # Students Served: 8,871
  • Average Tuition: $9,047
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Ramsey County, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 50
  • # Students Served: 8,871
  • Average Tuition: $9,047
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Ramsey County, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Ramsey County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Mounds Park Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 88
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
(25)
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School (Christian)
211 N McCarrons Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 784-7988
(1)
Highland Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
2017 Bohland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2477
Holy Spirit School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
515 Albert Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
Liberty Classical Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 443 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3878 Highland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
(11)
Minnesota Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
70 East County Road B
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
(16)
Map of Nativity Of Our Lord School
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students
Catholic
1900 Stanford Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 699-1311
North Heights Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2651 Rice Street
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 797-7903
(2)
Map of St. Agnes School
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students
Catholic
530 Lafond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 925-8700
St. Marks School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1983 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-3380
(1)
St. Odilia School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 755 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
3495 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-3364
(10)
St. Peter Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2620 Margaret St N
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-3091
St. Thomas More School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1065 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
White Bear Montessori Photo
Gr: PK-6
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
1201 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
(1)
Arden Hills KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4545 N. Hamline Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 631-8728
(1)
Map of Cathedral Hill Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
325 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 222-1555
Map of Children's Center Montessori Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Montessori School
1536 Minnehaha Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6053
Children's Discovery Academy Photo
Gr: NS-5
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
433 Little Canada Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 484-4931
Map of Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2475 17th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1450
Map of Christ's Household Of Faith School
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
355 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-3419
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Ramsey County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Catholic
1800 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 735-3676
Map of Faith Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Baptist
1365 Westminster St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 771-5568
Map of Garden Of Hope Montessori
Gr: PK-1 | 20 students
Montessori School
2446 County Road F E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 762-3923
Map of Gethsemane Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2410 Stillwater Rd E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 739-7540
(1)
Map of Holy Childhood School
Gr: K-9 | 79 students
Catholic
1435 Midway Pkwy
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 644-2791
Map of St. Catherine University Early Childhood Center
Gr: K | 4 students
Montessori School
2004 Randolph Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-6608
Map of St. Columba School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Catholic
1330 Blair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-1807
Map of St. Francis St.. James United School
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Catholic
486 View St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 228-1167
Map of St. Matthew's School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
497 Humboldt Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 224-6912
St. Paul KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
325 Cedar St., Ste 150
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 221-0924

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
51 Schools
# Students
8,871 Students
70,696 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
682 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1274
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,047
$8,949
Average Summer Program Cost
$55
$239
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,744
$2,059
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$2.33 million
$28.5 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
22 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
515 Students
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
281 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
451 Students
2,460 Students
% Black Students
6%
4%
# White Students
4,608 Students
40,254 Students
% White Students
59%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,929 Students
23,295 Students
% of Others Students
25%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Ramsey County, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Ramsey County, MN include St. Agnes School, Hand In Hand Christian Montessori, and St. Marks School.
How many private preschools are located in Ramsey County?
50 private preschools are located in Ramsey County.
How much do private preschools cost in Ramsey County?
The average tuition cost is $9,047, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,949.
How diverse are private preschools in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ramsey County?
49% of private preschools in Ramsey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Ramsey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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